If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new chapter to Title 11 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the formation and governance of broadband service districts in counties with populations between 200,000 and 210,000. The bill introduces new definitions, including "authority," "board," "broadband service," "district," and "infrastructure," which clarify the roles and responsibilities of the newly formed broadband authorities. It allows groups of individuals, businesses, or organizations to petition for the establishment of a broadband authority district to facilitate broadband infrastructure expansion, secure funding, and establish performance guidelines, while explicitly prohibiting the deployment of last-mile residential broadband and the levying of new taxes.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedural requirements for forming a district, including the submission of an application to the county board of supervisors, public hearing requirements, and the criteria for board membership. The governing board of the district is mandated to consist of five to seven members representing stakeholders, with specific powers to manage contracts, finances, and property related to broadband projects. The bill also requires the board to prepare and distribute an annual report detailing the district's financial activities and progress, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in broadband service deployment efforts.